Use of Technology to Enhance Simulation and Learning

1. Use of Technology to Enhance Simulation and Learning Matthew Pierce EMT-B, BSTracey Cooper MSN RNTanya Ward MSN RN

2. Who We Are

3. Simulation Resources • 3 SimMan 3G / 1 SimMan Essential • SimNewB • Gaumard 5 Year Old • Laerdal AVS • HeartCode ACLS / BLS • 6 Virtual IVs • Microsim www.iCareAboutNursing.org/inacsl

4. General PC Settings • Security • Remove all login passwords • Disabled User Account Control • Wireless networks are isolated from the internet • Antivirus • None • Updates • No Windows updates • SimMan 3G Updates • Firewall • Disabled

5. Startup Menu Shortcuts • Add instructor application to the start menu programs startup folder. • Do the same for patient monitor application, AVS server, and AVS client on their respective PCs • Now every time each PC is turned on, the appropriate application will open automatically

6. Laerdal AVS Settings • From the settings menu of the Laerdal Video Server, select Video Setup • Check Start Video Streaming on application startup • Now the Video Server pc will only need to be turned on or off

7. Laerdal AVS Setup • Remove keyboard to reduce control room clutter. • Add shortcut to on screen keyboard to desktop • On screen keyboard is a handicap accessibility tool built into Windows

8. Scenarios Directory C:\ProgramFiles\LaerdalMedical\SimMan3G\ri\userdata\default\scenarios

9. Vocal Sounds Directory C:\Program Files\LaerdalMedical\SimMan3G\ri\userdata_common\vocal_sounds

10. Windows Logo Key • Located between Ctrl and Alt • Start Menu shortcut • Allows for use of the PC to change settings or access files without closing the Instructor Application or Patient Monitor Application • Troubleshooting • Right clicking on the task bar provides access to task manager and gives the option to show the desktop • Shortcut: + D

11. SimMan 3G Wireless Configuration Router: Linksys (Cisco) WRT610N • Mounted in ceiling above SimMan 3G’s head • AVS Server, AVS Client, Instructor PC are hardwired to the router • SimMan 3G and Patient Monitor utilize wireless connectivity

12. Troubleshooting Laerdal • Reboot all components • If the problem is with sound or connectivity • Check wireless setup • If the problem is with the manikin’s functionality • Force a manikin update • Last Resort • Call Laerdal Technical Support

14. Using Virtual Manikin • Testing scenarios • Teach ECG Rhythms • In classroom using Instructor PC • Initiate AVS Recording for skills video

15. Creating Skills Videos • AVS System • Laerdal AVS • Camtasia Studio • http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia • Windows Movie Maker • Included in Microsoft Windows http://www.icareaboutnursing.org/orientation

16. Heartcode ACLS and BLS • Didactic portion offered online • Students must complete skills portion on site • Orient students to manikin

17. iPods • Students and faculty received iPods and licenses to: • Nursing Central • Nursing Diagnosis Handbook • Students used iPods during clinical rotations • Podcasting

18. What To Look For When Hiring a Simulation Technician • Strong Proficiency • Microsoft Windows • XP, Vista, 7 • PC hardware • Troubleshooting • Communication • Basic understanding • Computer networking and networking infrastructure • Helpful • AV background • Medical background • Acting ability • Full Time • Competitive wages

19. “Dreams Precede Realities” • Matthew Pierce EMT-B, BS • Simulation Technician • mjpierce@southplainscollege.edu • Tanya Ward MSN, RN • Simulation Nurse • tward@southplainscollege.edu • Tracey Cooper MSN, RN • Clinical Coordinator • tcooper@southplainscollege.edu • www.iCareAboutNursing.org